
Wednesday’s ruling may help streamline the process of passive euthanasia, but is unlikely to significantly reduce the time required. “As more cases apply the Harish Rana precedent, it will become clear whether timelines will actually shorten. This means that passive euthanasia cannot be a one-step process. Given the ethical and medical complexities, decisions will continue to require careful consideration and medical judgment,” said Biplab Lenin, partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas.





